
Communications Manager at National Council on Family Violence
Austin, Texas Area

Communications Manager at National Council on Family Violence
Austin, Texas Area
• Highly motivated, deadline-oriented approach to design and project management, with proven creative abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking and management skills, overseeing a wide range of projects over a variety of timelines.
• Proficient in the management and execution of large printing projects, from pre-press to delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with both colleagues and vendors.
• Creative and technical writing experience across a variety of formats; samples available upon request.
• Experienced Web and Print Designer.
• Highly competent and experienced in:
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe InDesign
o Adobe Illustrator
o Adobe Dreamweaver
o HTML/CSS coding
o Mac & PC Platforms
o WordPress
o Convio CRM Software
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
March 2005 — Present (4 years 9 months)
Responsible for managing a $250,000-per-year budget encompassing more than fifty national and statewide print and design projects, as well as coordinating an annual print project timeline, supervising design staff and providing ongoing training, as needed. Projects include print and web efforts with responsibilities such as liaising with creative firms, soliciting bids from printers and sub-contractors, cultivating and maintaining a pool of freelance contractors, design and writing work for print and web applications, timeline management and personnel supervision.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)
Web Design - Freelance designer with multiple clients, specializing in standard compliant design. Photography - Event and situational photo shoots, mostly outdoors, with some architectural photography; primarily digital projects, with occasional film/slide work. Print - Experienced print designer, familiar with all levels of production.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2004 — March 2005 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinating and developing all print and web design projects, and providing ongoing web content management, including design and writing.
Bachelors of Environmental Design, Texas A&M University – College of Architecture 1996 — 2001
2006 IABC Award Winner
Eagle Scout